Two ecosystems converge in the Beaumont area, the Pineywoods, named for the pine trees that dominate the region, and the Coastal Marshes, which contain both fresh and brackish marshes along the Gulf Coast. This combination of habitat results in some excellent spring birding. The arrival of neotropical migrants, a possible rare or uncommon bird, and a few habitat restricted birds help create two exciting days awaiting you!

This trip to a private ranch is so popular we offer it twice, pre-festival and post-festival.  Don’t miss the chance to begin or end your FeatherFest adventure at Hall’s Bayou Ranch!

Clear Creek winds its way from Clear Lake through Galveston County on the mainland, providing beneficial freshwater riparian edge habitat to a wide variety of bird species and other wildlife. Location:  This pre-festival trip explores two of the hidden gems in the Clear Lake Loop of the Upper Texas Coast – Great Texas Coastal Birding...

In northeast Harris County, Lake Houston dams the confluence of the two forks of the San Jacinto River, Luce Bayou and Cypress Creek. The mighty San Jac watershed bottomlands hold a bounty of flora and fauna along its courses. Beaver and river otter share Lake Houston with alligator and banded water snakes to name a few. Overhead gulls, pelican and waterbirds move in groups plying the water of the lake for fish. In the spring, the dawn song from the forest is large and loud.